Monthly Archives: May 2026

That didn’t impress them much. The 61st Annual ACM Awards are in the books, and it was a BIG night for Ella Langley. The “Choosin’ Texas” singer solidified her spot as one of the biggest artists in country music right now by taking home SEVEN trophies, including Female Artist of the Year and two each for Song of the Year (which goes to both the artist and the songwriter) and Single of the Year (which goes to the artist and […]

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Another year, another goose egg for Morgan Wallen at the ACM Awards (not that he cares). Coming into the ACMs this year, one of the biggest names in all of country music only received three nominations: Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year for his I’m The Problem record, and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. Though he’s certainly deserving to win any of those… he came away from the night with nothing. This was actually Morgan’s fourth consecutive nomination for […]

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A few major stars were notably absent at the awards show. Continue reading…

Country singers weren’t afraid to take risks at the 2026 ACM Awards. Continue reading…

Cody Johnson was not expecting to win Entertainer of the Year but his improvised speech was one of the night’s greatest highlights. Continue reading…

“Thank you to the women,” Ella Langley said as she accepted her ACM Female Artist of the Year trophy. “I would not be standing up here without the women.” Continue reading…

Who holds the record for most ACM Awards in one night? The ACM Awards returned to Las Vegas, Nevada tonight to shine a spotlight on country music. The event took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and the great Shania Twain hosted the 61st edition of the ACM Awards. And it ended up being a record breaking night for breakout country star Ella Langley. The “Choosin’ Texas” singer was nominated seven times heading into the night as an artist, producer […]

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You either get it or you don’t, I guess… Tonight, Kacey Musgraves performed her song “Dry Spell” on the, ACM Awards, which served as the lead single to her recently-released album Middle Of Nowhere. It was produced by Musgraves produced alongside longtime collaborators Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk. And as the title suggests, “Dry Spell” is about exactly what you’d think, as Kacey openly admits how long she’s been in a “dry spell,” and how she’s kind of starting to go […]

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This thing is a stunner! Continue reading…

Country rock or straight rock and roll? The 2026 ACM Awards are in full swing, and, naturally, as with any awards show, folks are taking to social media to share their opinions on performances, wins, and more. While we still have a lot of the awards show left, meaning there is still plenty of time for fans to share their hot takes online, early in the evening, ACM New Female Artist of the Year Avery Anna is stirring up some […]

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